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Replying to: lesarae (Mar 17, 2006 12:03 am)
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Replying to: bvcrd (Mar 17, 2006 5:44 am) Yes, some brake issues need addressing, but understanding that gearing or jake braking must be an essential part in reducing brake stress. When I got my 3000 mile check up, I asked about the lube. It appears that many of the "traditional" lube locations have been replaced with non-lube parts. These lube systems were made to be self contained. But, what happens if the integrity of these non-lube systems are compromised? Wow, didn't think about that? So, from 10,000 feet, one foot on the gas and the other on the brakes and see how far you get on those non-lube systems. They might even explode. Yes, EXPLODE. If its a closed system, no air or water is supposed to enter, or air escape. So put a closed system under extreme heat, and guess what happens? Can you say 2000 degrees? (radiant heat from a red hot rotor) If I was a business man, I would heavily invest in an auto repair shop at the bottom of a very large mountain highway or Interstate. I would make a fortune repairing all sorts of brake, bearing, transmission and engine problems from people who think automatic transmissions, power brakes and cruise control eliminates the driver from ever thinking again. As a business man running an auto repair shop, I'm depending on the fact that people are oblivious as to the mechanical aspects of their vehicle. So, if you notice any lubricant oozing from these non lube or closed system parts, Contact your dealer for an immediate inspection. So, please downshift whenever possible. John |
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Replying to: lesarae (Mar 17, 2006 12:03 am) the vehicle to any one thinking of buying a new car. Oh, I forgot to say that I have already had to replace the water pump at 3000 miles. |
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Replying to: lesarae (Mar 17, 2006 12:03 am) 
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| Has anyone had this problem? I've had my 2005 Liberty Limited for about a month. Bought used with 14K miles on it. About 2 weeks ago, I noticed a burning smell when I turned off the engine as I entered my garage. I got out and could still smell something that was "burning". Had my hubby come take a whiff and he could easily smell it too. He drove it around for a few minutes and when he parked it, he put his hand inside the wheel-well for each tire and the heat that was emitting from the rear passenger tire was VERY HOT--the other 3 tires were normal temps. I took it to the Jeep dealer and they cannot find the problem (and said they didn't smell anything)--which by the way, I can smell every time I drive the car more than a few minutes. Any help would be appreciated since I'm not feeling safe to drive it with this problem! | |
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Replying to: eiva (Apr 15, 2006 1:59 pm) http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=999- 96-PYMTR |
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Replying to: eiva (Apr 15, 2006 1:59 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 15, 2006 2:33 pm)  tidester, host
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Replying to: tidester (Apr 15, 2006 8:48 pm) |
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my 2003 liberty w/20K miles started throbbing on the brakes. went to the mieneke brake shop to see what was going on. Diagnosis: warped rotors all around, the opinion was they were inferior quality. this seems to be a common problem. question 1- anyone had any luck going after Jeep to make good on this? question 2- replacing them aftermarket, any suggestions on brands of rotors that are better quality? i don't want to go thru this in another 20K miles. thanks in advance for your help Eileen |
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